Tampa Bay: September 7, 2001
North Pinellas County news
Dunedin pulls plug on plan for own utility
The city gets the 10-year term it wants, but it will no longer have the option of buying Florida Power's poles and equipment.
City okays $247-million budget plan
The property tax rate will remain the same. The budget becomes final after a vote Sept. 20.
Schools might see changes in staffing
As Pinellas' 10-day enrollment figures are tallied, teachers, portable classrooms and students could be shifted to achieve more balance.
Wall proposed to abate hospital noise
Largo Medical Center's neighbors have long complained of loud noise at the hospital. The city's wall plan could be the solution.
Murderer leaves sentencing up to judge
The morning after he was convicted of first-degree murder in the stabbing of his next-door neighbor, Kenny L. Dessaure Jr. decided to leave his fate up to the judge and limited what his attorneys could do to oppose a death sentence.
Pinellas digest
Horses may get West Nile shots
Recycler is no-show for zoning hearing
Permits for the Tarpon Springs operation are likely to be harder than ever to acquire now, especially with focused opposition from neighbors.
Speed enforcement is no 'trap,' chief says
Re: Largo police traffic teams misplaced, letter, Sept. 3.
Horses may get West Nile shots
The county's West Nile virus vaccination clinic for horses is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, rain or shine, at Walsingham Park, 12620 102nd Ave. N, Largo, for Pinellas County residents only.
Veteran takes a roll down memory lane
Paper cuts, blurred vision and aching arms once were an occupational hazard for Maddie Dalrymple, the longtime secretary-treasurer of the St. Petersburg Women's Association.
Hopelessly devoted
Fans of hitmakers are happy this weekend, with Olivia Newton-John's sold-out show and a much-anticipated concert in the park headlined by Kenny Rogers.
Happenings
SUNSETS AT PIER 60: Celebrate the end of the day with a festival of arts, crafts and entertainment from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Pier 60 Pavilion, Clearwater Beach. Tonight, it's Espionage (rock); Saturday, it's Suzette Jennings and Mood Swingz (jazz); Sunday, it's Liz Pennock and Dr. Blues (blues). Free.
Best bets
Trunk show
